Pullman Dubai Creek Culinary Team Triumphs With 29 Medals At ExpoCulinaire 2024
The Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel & Residences has recently made headlines with its culinary team's outstanding performance at ExpoCulinaire 2024. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Roziro Mathias and Executive Pastry Chef Dammika Herath, the team clinched a total of 29 medals, demonstrating exceptional culinary prowess.
ExpoCulinaire stands as the UAE's exclusive event dedicated to culinary excellence, attracting a diverse group of chefs, pastry chefs, cooks, and culinary students. The event is celebrated for its wide range of culinary exhibitions and live cooking demonstrations, including ice sculptures, buffet platters, and pastry creations.

At this prestigious event, the team from Pullman Dubai showcased their skills across various categories, securing 10 Bronze, 14 Silver, and five Gold medals. Notable achievements include commendable wins in practical cookery, pastry showpieces, cake decoration, sweet creations, and more.
The following table showcases the successful participants from Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel & Residences and their respective wins:
| Chef | Medals | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Patel, Demi Chef de Partie | Silver | Practical Cookery |
| Pattiyage Chanaka Sankalpa Peiris, Commis 1 | Two Bronze, One Gold | Pastry Showpiece |
| George Uttam Gomes, Commi 1 - Pastry | Two Silver, One Gold | Cake Decoration |
| Haroon Akbar Muhammad, Commis 2 | Silver | Sweet Creations |
| Suman Khatri, Commis 1 | Two Silver | Fish & Seafood, Plant-based |
| Several other chefs from the team | Various | Multiple categories |
Laura Nicli, Hotel Manager at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel & Residences, expressed her pride in the team's achievement: "Congratulations to all our talented chefs for this remarkable achievement. We are delighted with their performance at ExpoCulinare 2024. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for the culinary arts have brought this esteemed recognition to the property, and we wish them continued success in the future."
This victory not only highlights the culinary excellence within the team at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel & Residences but also sets a high standard for culinary competitions in the UAE. The achievements at ExpoCulinaire 2024 reflect the team's commitment to excellence and their continuous effort to innovate and excel in the culinary arts.